ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 262196
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| Date: | 21-MAY-2021 |
| Time: | 04:00 |
| Type: |  MiG-21 |
| Owner/operator: | Indian Air Force (IAF) |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Moga district, Punjab -
 India
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Suratgarh |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A MiG-21 fighter jet of the IAF crashed in Moga district, Punjab under unknown circumstances, The pilot died in the crash.
It had flown to a place near Jagraon (Punjab) for target practice and was returning to Suratgarh when it crashed.
Sources:
https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/iaf-pilot-killed-as-mig-bison-crashes-in-punjab/cid/1816289
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 21-May-2021 06:18 | gerard57 | Added |
| 23-May-2021 05:45 | Anon. | Updated [Narrative] |
| 17-Mar-2022 07:28 | PolandMoment | Updated [Narrative] |
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